Make sure that the words "Nintendo GameCube" are
molded into the AC adapter. Unlicensed
products are not fully compatible and may not work correctly.

Make sure the Nintendo GameCube has good ventilation. For
best results, make sure that the system rests on an open,
flat surface. Avoid operating the Nintendo GameCube while
it's on carpeting or inside an enclosed space.

Check the vents on the sides of the Nintendo GameCube for
a build-up of dust. The system will shut down if it cannot
vent properly to prevent overheating. If there is a build-up,
remove it using a vaccum cleaner with a soft brush attachment.

Avoid the use of unlicensed products such as memory cards,
controllers, and cheat devices. Some of these products are
poorly manufactured and may result in damage to your system.
If one of these products is attached to your system, remove
it and try resetting the AC adaptor (see below).

Make sure that your wall outlet works. To check it, try
plugging a lamp into the same outlet where your system was
plugged in. Turn the lamp on the verify the outlet works.
Also, make sure you are not using an outlet that is operated
from a wall switch. If you do, make sure the wall switch is
in the ON position.

Make sure the AC adapter is attached properly. Firmly plug
your AC adapter into the back of the Nintendo GameCube (the
port is labeled DC 12V IN) and into a working wall outlet.

Press the power button on the Nintendo GameCube and check
to see that the red power light on the top of the Nintendo
GameCube illuminates.

If this fails, try resetting the AC adapter.

Unplug/remove all accessories from the system (including
game discs, memory cards, and all controllers), hookup cables,
and the AC adapter from the outlet and Nintendo GameCube.

Let the system rest for about 45 seconds. While you're
waiting, check to see that the cords on the controllers,
AC adaptor, and Stereo AV cables/Component Video cables
(or RF Switch) are not frayed or have exposed wires (this
can cause the system to shut off); if so, you should replace
those parts.

After the 45 seconds, Plug the AC Adapter into the system
and wall outlet. Press the power button to see if the system works.

If the system works, turn the power off and plug ONE
accessory into your system, then turn the system on to
see if it still works. Repeat this process with ONE accessory
at a time. If your system doesn't work once you put a
particular accessory in (GameDisc, controller, Memory
Card), there may be something defective with that accessory.

If the power does not come on, please click here for more information.

If the power is continually shutting off after aprox. 30 minutes,
listen to hear if the fan is working while the system is powered
on. If the fan is not running, the problem will continue (Nintendo
GameCube is avoiding overheating). Please click here for more information.

Power Light Flashes

If the power light flashes once when power button is pressed,
then turns off and won't turn back on, please click here for more information.

Power Light Shuts Off

If the power shuts off during game play (even as much as 30 minutes
after the system is turned on), then turns off and won't turn
back on or the fan isn't working, please click here for more information.